White Caps At It Fiue Ge Them Perpetrate An Outrage
Five white caps accosted Robert Norton and Charles Welsh in Gordon Pa after they called on two women. They beat them, bound them with ropes, cast them into a ten foot creek, then suspended them from a trestle and pricked them with iron rods before leaving. Discovered five hours later, the victims were unconscious and bleeding but likely to recover.
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New York
U. P
Jersey Shore
Robert Norton
Charles Welsh
Mahoney Plain
Gordon
Philadelphia & Reading
Colored woman faces profanity charge in Mee court
In a Thursday morning session at Mee court a colored woman named Bittie Tuow was charged with profanity. A witness described her as entering the room and cussing, provoking laughter until the judge, barely suppressing a smile, ordered the matter to be laid out for decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittie Tuow
Bitie
Judeq
Evans Woolen and Kloraenler charged for selling Miyjuer
A long local item notes charges against Sam Cooper proprietor of the Wanna house for selling Miyjuer on Sunday. His case will be heard on Nov fr. W. Db. Hendrick fined for pilfering an overcoat from William Anduaze Cox. Various civic meetings and parades are described including wheelmen, Democratic parade planning, and state council activities with references to Gen. Lew Wallace and Rev. W. J. Quigley. News on diphtheria in Adams county and Mary Hartwell Catherwood visiting Indianapolis wrap the report with social and charitable notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Smith
Washington St
Alabgima-st
Senate-ave
Sound Money
N. Merridian
Gen. Harrison
Indiana
Mra. N. Doughty
W. St. Clair St
Amelinley
Tomlinson Hall
Thomas Hanna
James A. Mount
Gen
Lew Wallace
Soeldie St Vinglish’s
W. J. Quigley
Capital Council
Young Men's Institute
W. F. Quigley
Feather Quigley
Indianapolis
PD. O'Donaghue
Gavish
Father Quigley
Harry
Geneva
Portland
Adams County
Mary Hartwell Catherwood
May Wright Sewall
Sewall
Oo Vetor State Council
Masked robbers hold up El Paso railroad agent
Two masked men halted railroad agent Tillis at Separ station west of Deming New Mexico. They took 86 from the railroad and express company then forced Ellis to wear a mask and help steal merchandise from Weems store. They claimed ties to a prior Senar Station raid and a man killed on the Union Pacific after the Lamy robbery. The pair rode toward the Mexican border after the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
U. P.j
Tillis
Separ
Deming
Southern Pacific
New Mexico
Railroad and Express Company
Sllis
Senar Station
Union Pacific
Through the Heart Victim in quarrel led to fatal shots
McPherson Oct 24. A family quarrel left two wounded and a death by self-inflicted gunshot. Sherman Trowland, a wealthy farmer, quarreled with his wife and brother leading to a separation. The wife hired a driver and called City Marshal Well for help. Rowland fired with a cal. revolver, hit a bystander, and pursued by horse. He died later from a self-inflicted wound in a field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciliation Frllowess
Rowland
Wolf
Marshal Wolf
Owens Sues Railroad For 296 In Damages
Justice Sears hears Samuel Owens sue a railroad for 296 after a street car confrontation. Owens testifies he boarded at Fe towark then faced removal and another fare demand after crossing Fall Creek. If the company fails to appear within ten days, it may owe Owens 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Owens
Sears
Jed Thursd
Gefaule
Owens
Fe Towark
Fall Creek
Sherridge
Gov Altgeld Provides Requisition for Russell Arrest
Gov Altgeld approved a requisition for the arrest of Charles F. Russell of Laporte on a Cook county grand jury indictment charging him with swindling I B Libby of Chicago out of 5 000 in a Grant county land deal. Russell’s supporters fought Indiana’s honoring the requisition, claiming a scheme to force a Chicago settlement. Attorney Weir alleged undercover Chicago detectives attempted a kidnapping, but Russell allegedly threatened to shoot intruders. King defended the requisition as valid and urged trial.
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Altgeld
Ofllinois
Myron King
Charles FE. Russell
Laporte
Russell
Cook County
I. B. Libby
Chicago
Grant County
Ind
Indiana
Weir
Taporte
The Death of John Traub Explained by His Sweetheart
The coroner argued death by own action after autopsy found elaborate evidence of poisoning. The deceased, John Traub, was in a troubled engagement with a widow awaiting marriage, had recently argued over his drinking, and was last seen leaving after a confrontation. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. Nord in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawasa
Tle
Travh
SUN
Wiisai
Toom
Wranh’ Nord
Indianapolis
Yu. Moe Fain
Proof Offers From U S in Castle Case Refer to Lawyers
The United States embassy offers medical evidence from San Francisco physicians for Mrs Castle and her husband Walter M Castle, who face trial on a shoplifting charge. The offers were sent to the Castles' solicitors, who are likely to reject them as enough medical proof already shows Mrs Castle's mental irresponsibility.
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Mrs. Castle
San Francisco
Airs
Walter M. Castle
Castles
Castes
Coroner Examines Death By Self-Administered Morphine
Coroner Castor held an examination Wednesday afternoon in the case of Mrs Mary White who died Tuesday night by taking morphine. He found no conclusive evidence in her effects though friendly letters were found from a former Chicago landlady and a watch inscribed Mary Uhl. The coroner contacted Syracuse police for a full description of her supposed husband and received a request Thursday morning.
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Castor
Mary White
Chicago
Mary Uhl
Syracuse
N. Y
Births and Deaths in Local Notices
Births list several families with addresses and newborns or infants. Deaths report heart disease cancer an accident premature birth with ages and street addresses. Marriage licenses record three couples: George Smith Sophie Sichert James W Ashley Delea Hammen Edward Schoenberger Hanna Mahrabach.
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David Trazzard
W. Welnut-st
Alva Reynolds
Omer-st
Louisa, Miller
Vermont-st
Earl Price
S. Pine-st
Capitolave
George Smith
Sophie Sichert
James W. Ashley
Delea Hammen
Edward Schoenberger
Hanna Mahrabach
Rival Parades Likely to Clash Next Saturday Night
Supt Colbert anticipates only mild scrapes from rival parades. Democrats plan to march a half hour before Republicans to avoid conflict, but clashes are likely as crowds converge. He trusts a good blue coat presence to keep tempers in check.
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Colbert
Political row over filling vacancy on populist ticket
A three-judge panel heard arguments on whether to replace Henry Warrum with Thomas Force on the populist ticket. Davis contends Force resignation was improper and seeks to bar Warrum’s nomination. Harris and Hartus argued for party representation and legal substitution, citing party rights and election procedures.
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Ressnacimor
Superior Court
Gre Smith
Arnter
Leavis
Cowdy
Aus Bee
Reeray Doading
Muinubud
Enid
Haresuly
Ahic
Earnypoint
Bariesii
Ores
Election Board
Warrion
Jemdlly
Bals
Air Clarks
Aly
Smith
Karris
Warrum
Jennings County
Harris
Indiana
Aly. Warrum
Force
A.C. Hartus
Warram
Waram
Mgr. Harris
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecasted for Indianapolis and surrounding area for 86 hours ending p.m. Oct 20 with possible thunder showers and cooler conditions by Thursday night and again by Sunday. Noon Thursday temperature 72. A stray line mentions crates and oat products but text is garbled.
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Indianapolis
Charles Prinzel Killed in Freight Car Accident
Charles Prinzel age 31 of 61 Stevens street was crushed between a freight car bumper and a track end bumper near the Vir Avenue Viaduct behind the C. Fl. D. freight office. He died within an hour at City Hospital after being injured while gathering coal on the track.
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Stevems St
Charles Pringel
Stevens St
Diphtheria Kiss Scandal Warns Bartholomew County
A curious health note from Columbus reports a diphtheria incident sparked by a kiss between lovers. The local health secretary laments the difficulty of banning kissing but suggests a disinfectant rinse before calls. The piece ends noting embarrassment for the youths and that Dr Kurty withholds names.
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Tie
Health Board
Columbus
Bartholomew County
Kurty
Bryan’s Illinois Swing Delayed Departure Delivers Quick Speech
Chicago dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan left Chicago two hours late for a rapid Illinois campaign tour. He spoke briefly from a street bridge in Elgin after a near hourly delay, then pressed on to Maywood and Belvidere, with landings spaced to keep 12 stops on the day.
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Chicago
U. P
Bryan
Illinois
Mr. Bryan
Flgin
Tisin
Gid Min Tivyan
Northwestern
Elvin
J. R. Williams
George Fithian
Jiness
John Neill
Missouri
Ball and Major
Missi
Gov. Turner
Tidian Territory
Car
Belvidere
Indianap olis brewing track dispute over street opening
The Board of Works pursues the Indianap olis brewing company for alleged law evasion. A track across W New York Street was laid without board knowledge after the street opening resolution, prompting questions whether the work occurred before or after opening and suggesting hurried action to dodge the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Indianapolis Brewing Company
New York-st
Brewing Company
Infant dies at home after whiskey camphor claim
The two month old son of William Matthews at 112 Yandes street was found dead in bed Thursday morning. Parents say the infant had been sick since birth. The father gave a spoonful of what he claims was whisky and camphor on Wednesday night. A coroner's inquest is expected.
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William Matthews
Yandes St
Mortemi
Pine F pastry biscuits and bread mix ad
When you want pine f astry light biscuits and flaky bread use Diadem Flour. Try every sack guaranteed. Sold by all grocers Nobiesville Milling Co.
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Nobiesville Milling 'Co
Y M C A Lecture Course Opens with Redpath Concert
The Young Men's Christian Association plans a ten entertainment lecture course at Haglish's Opera House with a total cost over 3000. It opens Monday Nov 16 with the Redpath grand concert company featuring Camilla Urso and Mme Carlotta Desvignes. Subsequent acts include Pauling Johnson, Owen A Smiley, Robert J Burdette, George Kenne, the Temple quartet, Miss Katharine Ridgeway, Prof John B DeMotte, N D Hillis on Ruskin, Listemann string quartet, Geo R Wendling, and the Boston ideal banjo mandolin guitar club.
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Y Young Men’s Christian Association
Haglish
Opera House
Redpath Grand
Camilla Urso
Mme. Carlotta Desvignes
Pauling Johnson
William Dean Howells
Owen A. Smiley
Robert J. Burdette
George Kennen
Century Magazine
Temple Quartet
Katharine Ridgeway
Indianapolis
John B. DeMotte
N. D. Hillis
David Swing
Chicago
Listemann String Quartet
Geo. R. Wendling
Boston
Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Club
Railroad Brakeman Sues for 25000 After Accident
Up to January 1894 Charles Jackson worked as brakeman for the Louisville Evansville and St. Louis railroad. A defective coupling on a freight train caused a two-car break. Jackson was thrown when setting a brake. his jaw was broken, his right arm crushed, right leg mashed, and his leg later amputated. He sued for damages. case moved to the U.S. court in Indianapolis.
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Charles Jackson
Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis Railroad
Princeton
Gibson County
Railroad Company
United States Court
Indianapolis
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